Write your own manifesto
January Schmanuary. September is the time of year to make changes in your life. As summer is dwindling, you might have a sudden urge to get your shit together, because ‘quiet quitting’ somehow feels like less of a thing as autumn kicks in.
The French call this time of year La Rentrée, which I love. With tropical fruit available all winter and bright light in our faces year-round, we have lost the art of embracing the natural rhythms of life. But it’s good for us to change and adapt throughout the year, in a positive way. Autumn could be construed as a bleak time: the end of summer and back to school, with the prospect of darker mornings and evenings on the horizon. So let’s celebrate this transition, and use it to feel inspired and motivated.
It’s the perfect time for a fresh start. As ever, there are no silver bullets, and a summer break won’t cure your burnout, but…
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